Orange and Basil Mussels

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, sliced
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
• 2 pounds mussels in shells, scrubbed, beards pulled off
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh basil leaves, divided

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, orange juice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and chile flakes and let simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels and half the basil; cook, covered, until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining basil. Serve with warm crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta.
2. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.